ICBC Claim Lawyers

With Offices in Vancouver, Delta, Burnaby and Abbotsford Serving all of British Columbia

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13 Lawyers & Over 44 Staff to Serve You

Helping accident victims since 1970

Simpson, Thomas & Associates is a BC personal injury law firm with a practice restricted to ICBC claims.

We offer free consultations in the following languages: Punjabi, Korean, Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, Italian, Hindi, and Tagalog. We do not charge any fees unless your case is successful and continue to offer amongst the lowest contingency fee rates in British Columbia.

The ICBC Claim Process

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At the Accidentmore_vert

Being in a car accident is stressful and shocking. Your main concern after an accident is the health and safety of yourself and any passengers in your car.That being said, it is important that you take steps to obta…

Being in a car accident is stressful and shocking. Your main concern after an accident is the health and safety of yourself and any passengers in your car.

That being said, it is important that you take steps to obtain important information that is necessary for your claim. You should take these steps even if you do not feel like you are hurt because your pain may not start for a few days and, when it does, it could be too late. Read Complete Article

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Your Family Doctormore_vert

Your family doctor is one of the most important people in your case.Your family doctor knows your medical history and will be one of the few if not only medical professional who will be able to compare your physical con…

Your family doctor knows your medical history and will be one of the few if not only medical professional who will be able to compare your physical condition before and after the accident.

Your doctor will also monitor your recovery and may refer you to specialists and other health care providers as your case progresses. In addition to that, your doctor will determine if you need to be off work following an accident and will help you to decide when it is appropriate for you to return. Read Complete Article

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Free Legal Consultationmore_vert

Our firm offers free legal consultation for all ICBC injury claims. You can contact us by phone or email to setup a meeting with one of our lawyers.This legal consultation is free of charge whether or not you retain us.…

Our firm offers free legal consultation for all ICBC injury claims. You can contact us by phone or email to setup a meeting with one of our lawyers.

This legal consultation is free of charge whether or not you retain us. We always prefer to speak to clients as soon as possible following an accident in case there are sensitive legal issues that may impact your ICBC claim. Read Complete Article

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Treatment and Recoverymore_vert

Treatment of your accident injuries comes in many different forms.There are the usual treatments recommended by doctors for soft tissue injuries such as physiotherapy, massage therapy, active rehab, acupunctu…

There are the usual treatments recommended by doctors for soft tissue injuries such as physiotherapy, massage therapy, active rehab, acupuncture, and chiropractic and then there are more targeted therapies, for example specialists, cognitive behavioral therapy, trigger point injections, vestibular therapy and concussion clinics. Your doctor should refer you for various types of treatment until you recover from your injuries. The type of treatment you are referred to will depend on what your injuries are, how severe they are, and how long they have been going on. It is important to follow your doctor’s treatment advice because you have a duty under law to mitigate your damages. In layman’s terms, when it comes to treatment, you have to do your best to try to get better. Read Complete Article

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Choose Your Lawyermore_vert

It is important to hire a lawyer to maximize your personal injury claim. Equally important, however, is that you hire the right lawyer. This involves a number of considerations…

It is important to hire a lawyer to maximize your personal injury claim. Equally important, however, is that you hire the right lawyer. This involves a number of considerations Read Complete Article

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Reporting an ICBC Claimmore_vert

You have a legal duty to notify ICBC if a vehicle you own or are driving is involved in an accident that injured someone or damaged property.Even if you are not the owner or driver, you must promptly notify ICBC to preser…

You have a legal duty to notify ICBC if a vehicle you own or are driving is involved in an accident that injured someone or damaged property.

Even if you are not the owner or driver, you must promptly notify ICBC to preserve your claim to ICBC benefits. There are three steps that you must take Read Complete Article

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Starting a Lawsuitmore_vert

If you have a motor vehicle accident injury claim, the general rule is that you must either settle the claim or start a court action, within two years from the date of loss.Otherwise, your claim will be barred. Note…

Depending on your symptoms and the course of recovery, you may require specialized medical advice.This step is usually taken after you have exhausted the primary treatment options such as physiotherapy and activ…

Depending on your symptoms and the course of recovery, you may require specialized medical advice.

This step is usually taken after you have exhausted the primary treatment options such as physiotherapy and active rehabilitation and you have had little or no improvement for an extended period, typically more than two years. Read Complete Article

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Mediationmore_vert

Another procedure in our Supreme Court Rules to encourage settlement is mediation. This is a process where the parties voluntarily agree to meet before a mediator to try and resolve the claim.The mediator has no…

Another procedure in our Supreme Court Rules to encourage settlement is mediation. This is a process where the parties voluntarily agree to meet before a mediator to try and resolve the claim.

The mediator has no power to force the parties to make offers or settle, the mediator’s role is to facilitate the negotiation process as a neutral third party. This process has been very successful, so much so that our Rules now allow for mandatory mediation. Either party can compel the other side to attend a mediation in good faith to try and reach a settlement. This is done by filing a Notice to Mediate and sending it to the other side within certain time limits. Read Complete Article

If you are unable to reach settlement of your case, the final step is trial. This is the last resort. Trial can be a stressful and risky process but sometimes it is necessary because ICBC refuses to pay adequate comp…

If you are unable to reach settlement of your case, the final step is trial. This is the last resort. Trial can be a stressful and risky process but sometimes it is necessary because ICBC refuses to pay adequate compensation or takes an unreasonable position on liability for the accident. Read Complete Article

What Our Clients Say

I am very thankful to Stephen Yung and Simpson Thomas & Associates for their hard work and dedication shown to me. Through the legal process Stephen Yung and his legal team did an exemplary job in looking after my needs. …

Stephen Yung and his whole team were great! Even though I only met with Stephen twice over the course of 4 years, I was always kept up to date regarding my car accident. He was very helpful with keeping me …

I really liked Stephen Yung‘s approach and attitude from our initial meeting. He was consistently courteous, sensitive, professional, knowledgeable and direct. He was also very helpful in explaining anything that I found to be unclear throughout the process. I …

Stephen Yung is the most professional yet courteous lawyer I’ve ever had. I got a lot more compensation than I had antipated even after I initially wanted to drop my suit because of all the paper work involved. I would …

News

Simpson Thomas & Associates is proud to have raised 275 pounds of food through our food drive in January 2018. Find out how you can contribute to this important and worthwhile cause by visiting the Greater Vancouver food bank website.…

Welcome! We are delighted to announce the launch of our new Simpson Thomas website.

The purpose of creating a new website is to help connect you with experienced ICBC claim lawyers in Vancouver and across the Lower Mainland. We are also aiming to provide information and commentary on personal injury law in British Columbia.

If you are new to our site, you may not know that our ICBC claim practice was established by Bernie Simpson back in 1970, long before websites were a priority. While delivering superior client service remains unchanged, Simpson Thomas & Associates is also committed to improving the delivery of legal services using new technology.…